Boyd Thermal by Eaton - Sr Manufacturing Process Engineer

Boyd Corporation; Woburn, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Corporation in Woburn, MA is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing processes for Aluminum Vacuum Brazed Heat Exchangers and Cold Plates. You will drive process optimization, new product introductions, and cross‑functional collaboration with design engineering and production teams.

You will mentor a process engineering team, manage maintenance and equipment uptime, implement robust process controls, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Experience in aerospace/defense, aluminum vacuum brazing and machining preferred.
• Strong knowledge of heat exchanger and cold plate manufacturing processes.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes for heat exchangers and cold plates.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with design engineering and production teams on NPI and process robustness.
• Oversee maintenance, equipment uptime, and FIXX-based monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement and data-driven process enhancements.
• Provide training and mentorship to the process engineering team.
• Ensure safety compliance and adherence to industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven improvement

Safety consciousness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Job description

Process Engineering Manager

Compensation 140k base pay bonus eligible

Location: Woburn, Massachusetts

Company Overview: Boyd Corporation, a prominent aerospace and defense component manufacturing company, is renowned for its expertise in producing high-performance Aluminum Vacuum Brazed Heat Exchangers and Cold Plates. With a commitment to innovation and precision engineering, Boyd Corporation is a leader in providing cutting‑edge solutions to the aerospace and defense industries. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Process Engineering Manager to lead our manufacturing processes in Woburn, Massachusetts.

• Process Optimization: Lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for Aluminum Vacuum Brazed Heat Exchangers and Cold Plates.


• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, and enhanced product quality.


• New Product Introduction: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless introduction of new products into the manufacturing process. Develop and implement robust processes for new product manufacturing, ensuring scalability and efficiency.


• Quality and Reliability: Work closely with the Quality Manager to ensure that manufacturing processes meet or exceed industry standards and customer requirements. Implement and monitor process controls to enhance product quality and reliability.


• Asset and Factory Management: Manage Maintenance department Track and Improve equipment Uptime using FIXX software Attend Tier II and Tier III meetings to drive continuous improvement.


• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the identification and implementation of process enhancements. Collaborate with teams to analyze key performance indicators and implement data‑driven improvements.


• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design engineering and production teams to ensure alignment between product design and manufacturing capabilities. Provide engineering support to resolve production‑related issues.


• Training and Development: Train and mentor process engineering team members, ensuring a skilled and capable workforce. Develop and implement training programs to enhance the overall capabilities of the manufacturing team.


• Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices in all manufacturing processes. Collaborate with the Health and Safety team to maintain a safe working environment.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.


• Proven experience in process engineering within the aerospace and defense industry, with a focus on aluminum vacuum brazing and machining.


• Strong knowledge of heat exchanger and cold plate manufacturing processes.


• Experience with process optimization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and specifications.


• Excellent leadership and communication skills.


• Proficiency in project management and cross‑functional collaboration.


• Prior experience with manufacturing technologies and equipment for aluminum vacuum brazing and machining is preferred.

Base compensation 135K-140K plus bonus eligible

All Job Posting Locations Woburn Remote Type On‑Site

Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Boyd is the trusted global innovator of sustainable solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. As a leader in the industry we focus on our people, customers, technology, innovation, materials, and market needs of today and performance requirements of the future. We are always looking for ambitious minds to help us deliver advanced technology to our customers. Together we solve the challenges of today and empower solutions of tomorrow. Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.